National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): part of the of the National Institute on Health, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA’s mission is to “to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.”

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.”

A mixture of green, brown, or gray flowers or leaves that have been dried or shredded from a hemp plant, called Cannabis sativa. Hashish, hash oil, and sinsemilla are stronger forms of marijuana. The main ingredient of marijuana is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

Methods of Use: smoked or eaten.
Marijuana rolled into a cigarette is called a “joint”, when placed in hollowed out cigars its called a “blunt”.
Marijuana can also be mixed into food or other drinks, like tea.

Heroin users tend to develop a tolerance to the drug and often need more and more to feel the effects. The change of an overdose is a risk on the streets where the purity of the drug is unknown. White to dark powder or tar like substance.

Addiction by Prescription: Discover who is misusing prescription medicines and how these addictions may differ from addictions to illicit drugs. Also, learn about how prescription medication abuse is treated in this video.

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As community partners, we plan, support and coordinate efforts to reduce and prevent substance abuse among youth and adults in Delaware County, Indiana.

The Delaware County Prevention Council (DCPC) is part of the statewide network of the Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) as the designated Local Coordinating Council (LCC) for our county.